CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: Garnet Health Medical Center

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $366
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at Garnet Health Medical Center is $366. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 707 East Main Street, Middletown, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$366

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$220.6

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $220.6 (100%)

Insurance Median: $366 (166%)

Ins. Median: $366 (166% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $220.6 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Magnacare	$210 - $336	95%
Aetna	$269 - $270	122%
Local 1199	$269	122%
Fidelis	$275	125%
Wellcare	$276	125%
Emblem Health	$396	180%
Mvp	$411	186%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$472 - $690	214%
Rojw	$472	214%
Northwell Direct	$553	251%
Geisinger Health Plan	$674	306%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Garnet Health Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96116.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.